Affinor Growers Hits the Shelves in Vancouver BC With Vertical Farmed Strawberries

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Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI; OTCQB: RSSFF) announced the successful shipment of its first harvest of vertically grown strawberries to Four Seasons Farm at Granville Island Public Market. This marks a key milestone in validating Affinor's patented growing technology. The strawberries were cultivated in a 15,000 square foot greenhouse in Abbotsford, BC. The company is also in the process of permitting its new 8-level greenhouse, which aims to double production capacity and reduce costs, enhancing its sustainable farming efforts.

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• Successful shipment of first harvest validates patented strawberry growing technology.
• Plans to develop new 8-level greenhouse expected to double production capacity.
• Commitment to sustainable farming can attract environmentally conscious investors.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (“Affinor” or the “Company”) (CSE: AFI; OTCQB: RSSFF) is pleased to announce that it has shipped its first harvest of vertically grown, vine ripened, cultivar strawberries to Four Seasons Farm at the global tourist attraction, Granville Island Public Market. The premium, sustainable, greenhouse strawberries are being sold as an Abbotsford local product through distributor, Berrymobile.

The strawberry harvest, packaging and delivery to local markets represents a successful commercial pilot of Affinor’s patented rotating towers (Canada, USA, Colombia, and Aruba), automated systems and processes. The berries were grown in Affinor’s 15,000 square foot greenhouse in Abbotsford BC from seedlings over the winter of 2022.

Affinor is in the process of permitting their new proprietary greenhouse, the “Atlantis”, which will accommodate growing strawberries, utilizing 8 levels. This is double the current 4-level towers substantially decreasing costs and increasing yield. Affinor’s technology is the most sustainable solution for reducing water usage, ease of cropping and adaptable to full modular automation getting ready for the future age of agriculture changes.

Affinor CEO Nick Brusatore commented: “I look forward to people tasting our strawberries for the first time. This is the Affinor milestone that capital markets have been patiently waiting for. This successful commercial pilot validates our technology, processes, and year-round growing cycle. The next step is the Abbotsford property scale-up to 82,000 square feet of greenhouse facilities to produce strawberries at 8 levels in our newly designed Atlantis greenhouse all for the local BC fresh markets.”

About Affinor

Affinor is a publicly traded company listed on the CSE under the symbol “AFI” and on the OTCQB under the symbol “RSSFF”. Affinor is focused on developing vertical farming technologies and using those technologies to grow fruits and vegetables in a sustainable manner. The Company is currently growing strawberries for local markets in its 15,000 square foot greenhouse in Abbotsford, BC.

To learn more about Affinor, visit: www.affinorgrowers.com

Affinor Growers Inc.
Nick Brusatore: nick@affinorgrowers.com
Tel: (604) 356-0411
www.affinorgrowers.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Affinor Growers' recent strawberry shipment on April 15, 2022?

The shipment marks the successful pilot of their patented vertical farming technology, validating their processes.

How does the new 8-level greenhouse benefit Affinor Growers?

It aims to double production capacity and reduce costs, enhancing operational efficiency.

What is the stock symbol for Affinor Growers?

Affinor Growers is listed under the symbol RSSFF on the OTCQB.

Where are Affinor's strawberries being sold?

The strawberries are being sold at Four Seasons Farm located at Granville Island Public Market.

What is the size of Affinor's current greenhouse facility?

Affinor currently operates a 15,000 square foot greenhouse in Abbotsford, BC.